VARIANT 380 RC, 380, 360 RC, 360 Guaranteed high performance.
At sunset the bales are done.
This VARIANT comes up with everything that gets you further in the field. Its 83 inch (2.10 m)-wide pickup impresses with its enormous throughput capacity; the unique forced-bale start by the rotor guarantees from the start a maximum core compaction and the highest bale weights. To put it simply: Cutting edge technology for more bales produced per day in conjunction with optimum operating comfort. What this means for you: Sit up, set off, bale and have a handle on everything at all times free from stress. Because you comfortably control all functions from the cab. Simple, clearly laid out, effective. It makes no difference what you are baling, whether, for example, it's hay, straw or silage: The power is always impressive and the result perfect. This is true year round. And even if the day gets a little longer at times: With the VARIANT you can confront it with ease. 3
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Contents Use 06 Pickup and Roller Crop Press 10 ROTO CUT 12 Compaction 14 Standard Terminal 15 Tying 18 FIRST CLAAS SERVICE 20 Specifications 23 Benefits 24 5
One like no other. Everything it can do, the VARIANT shows in daily use. Like in the contracting business of Raphael and Benedikt Wullengerd. Here the new VARIANT bales hay, straw and silage, of which the latter accounts for 60%. "First the appeal was to try out something new. That the throughput was 30% greater than another baler used at the same time, we never would have imagined." exuded Benedikt Wullengerd. "And for the customer, the up to 1/3 greater bale density offers decisive advantages since they save on netting, wrapping and handling costs. Thanks to the VARI- ANT we have already gained a number of satisfied customers", adds his twin brother Raphael. No wonder, because innovative technology is behind this success. With unique forced baling start, dual tensioning arm system, active hydraulics and four robust, exceptionally high-speed endless belts. Not to be forgotten, the heart of the VARIANT 360 & 380: The robust and exceptionally reliable heavy-duty drive concept. "Besides", says Benedikt Wullengerd, "with the VARIANT, you know immediately: You can count on it. Everything is solid, clear and understandable the operation is perfect!" The Medium Terminal operation controls not only the baling pressure, the bale size and the tying, but also the multi-faceted soft-core adjustment with pressure and diameter adjustment. The twin brothers agree: "Clearly we already had all main competitors on the farm. But there is no question: The VARIANT remains." The VARIANT is also impressing in Great Britain, as a glance at the British Isles reveals. "Simply fantastic," raves Steven Howell, a contractor, "the new CLAAS VARIANT 360 brings genuine full power and supplies first class cutting quality." The reason for his enthusiasm over 7,000 silage and hay bales that he and his father George have already baled this year with the new 360 before the straw harvest. "It clearly works more effectively even under poor conditions," adds George Howell, "and as far as the design is concerned: Perfect down to the smallest part and first class in handling as well." We will gladly leave it at that. 6
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Huge appetite. Pickup with 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) working width ROTO CUT cutting drive Active hydraulics bale density control system Comfortable soft-core device Heavy-duty drive concept New terminal and COMMUNICATOR Use under all crop conditions. 9
The CLAAS VARIANT was the first round baler on the market to offer a 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) pickup. This proven concept, with enormous throughput capacity and fantastic performance features, is also employed in the new VARIANT. Even the widest and most irregular swaths are cleanly picked up. The pickup is evenly unburdened, the large suspended feeler wheels hold it securely in the track. The two together ensure optimum adaptation to ground contours and protection of the grass, even at high working speeds and while cornering. In addition, a double-roller crop press is available through parts for the Variant, which has proven itself a thousand times over in other CLAAS balers. It compresses the crop perfectly, accelerates the product flow and in this way ensures the active feeding of the crop to the rotor. The invention of CLAAS: Roller crop press for optimum product flow. 10
Superb crop flow. The forced feed through the conveyor rotor and a consequently guaranteed baling start achieves an enormous output. 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) pickup Roller crop press 11
Forced feed. If something is perfect, it should be left alone. After the pickup, a high speed cutting rotor guarantees absolutely consistent product flow and ensures the continuous filling of the bale chamber. Uniquely from CLAAS: The rotor drives the bales and ensures a forced start and specifically with each bale and under all conditions. The advantages of this system pay for themselves in every minute of operation. You can always drive the VARIANT at full speed. Thanks to maximum core compaction, the highest bale weights are guaranteed from the start. What is especially satisfying at the end of the day: With the same investment of time, you work clearly more effectively and produce far more perfectly compacted bales. Short crop, high compaction pressure and little air. This results in silage that is rich in energy and taste and has optimum lactic acid fermentation. The basic prerequisite for high milk yields in the dairy barn. 12
Another sharp idea: VARIANT ROTO CUT. With ROTO CUT, the VARIANT can be utilized optimally and profitably. Because in this way it becomes the perfect short-cut baler, the superior technology in the field includes the following: The 14-blade chopping rotor of the VARIANT ROTO CUT works especially precisely, quickly and effectively with four-star double tines. The best prerequisite for top feed quality. Because the crop is cut short and precisely into small lengths that can be compacted more densely and can clearly be broken up more easily. Spiral arrangement of tines Four-star rotor for small cut packets Combined stripper system between and within the double tines Reliability of the aggressive knives Hydraulic knife switch Jammed no problem! Thanks to the depressurization mechanism you can clear congestions easily and from the cabin. At the push of a button you relieve the entire system and the rotor is free. When the system is switched back on, the PTO shaft pushes the congested material out of the way at full power. So on with the job! ROTO CUT 13
The new VARIANT has a specially developed hydraulic bale density control system, which guarantees the maximum density under all conditions. The active hydraulic system combines three hydraulic cylinders with a double tensioning arm system. The result: Exact guidance and quiet running. The four extremely heavy-duty endless baling belts on the VARIANT provide another guarantee for maximum performance and bale density: Reliable drive via two rubber-coated, profiled rollers Gentle profile for good traction, secure alignment and the most careful treatment of the crop Maximum surface coverage for minimal loss of broken product Cleanliness under all conditions, thanks to strippers on the deflecting rollers and on the rear Thanks to the high belt speed of 9.8 ft/s ( 3 m/s ), the new VARIANT turns faster and compresses tighter than any other baler. The intake area of the machine can easily be seen from the cab. You can adapt the working speed perfectly to the crop conditions and always run the machine at maximum power. You determine the bale size in the VARIANT itself. Every crop is baled in the optimum diameter completely as desired. 14
Maximum output created by maximum operator control. New terminal. Frequently getting out of the machine not only curbs your enthusiasm for work, but also diminishes daily output. Therefore, we have ensured that you can comfortably adjust the important parameters of the VARIANT from the cab. The new comfortable control terminal gives you all important functions right in the handle and you do not lose your view in any phase of your operation. Thus, for example, the baling pressure, the bale size and the left-right display are optimally arranged within the driver's field of view. Moreover, thanks to the pressureless positioning, you can comfortably clear any jams that may occur from the cab. Only the VARIANT from CLAAS can do this: Diameter and baling pressure of the soft core can easily be adjusted from the cab. Compaction Bale density control system Soft core setting 15
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New user friendly terminal Tying in record time FIRST CLAAS SERVICE Greater efficiency under all conditions. 17
The round baler system requires a brief stoppage of the machine for the tying operation. That's the way it is. But even in this case, the new VARIANT is winning people over with its time efficiency. The tying starts automatically after reaching the desired bale diameter. The high belt speed of 9.8 ft/s ( 3 m/s ) ensures an extremely fast execution of the operation. Thus, it is possible to continue baling right away without a great loss of time. The comfort tying, which is controlled via the CLAAS Medium Terminal, ensures ideal net wrapping for any bale size. The VARIANT automatically uses only as much net material as is necessary for the bale diameter in question. Not just for net tying, but also in two-strand twine tying, the new VARIANT is impressive in practical use. Following the fully automatic start, the simple-to-adjust, precisionoperation tying apparatus ensures solid bales that hold their shape. Just like you wanted. As in all CLAAS balers, also in the new VARIANT the tying is arranged in a highly visible area. So you see exactly where it is running, how it is running and that it is running. 18
A simple calculation: Whoever netwraps faster finishes faster. Comfort tying 19
In many phases of the harvest, every minute counts. Idle time costs money and must be avoided as much as possible. In special cases, you can be sure that we will supply your balers with the spare parts you need round the clock. We are speaking the same language. CLAAS sales partners are some of the world s most efficient agricultural machinery companies. Not only are they perfectly trained and equipped with specialist tools, but they also have intimate knowledge of the workings of your farm and your expectations regarding competence and reliability. Our central spare parts stockroom supplies all ORIGINAL CLAAS parts quickly and reliably all over the world. The multitude of CLAAS partners guarantees that they will reach your specified location - wherever you are. 20
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VARIANT VARIANT VARIANT VARIANT 380 380 RC 360 PTO speed 540 rpm 540 rpm 540 rpm Main drive Standard Standard Standard Drive chains Standard Standard Standard Universal drive shaft wide angle universal drive shaft wide angle universal drive shaft wide angle univer with freewheel mechanism and shear pin / with freewheel mechanism and with freewheel m cam-type cut-out clutch cam-type cut-out clutch cam-type cut-out Pickup width 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) 83 inch ( 2.10 m Pickup lift hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic Ground tracking 2 suspended pickup feeler wheels 2 suspended pickup feeler wheels 2 suspended pic Feed forced feed forced feed forced feed with chopping rotor with chopping rotor with chopping ro (14 knives) Bale chamber variable, consisting of variable, consisting of variable, consisti 4 high-strength endless belts, 4 high-strength endless belts, 4 high-strength e soft-core device with adjust- soft-core device with adjust- soft-core device able pressure and diameter able pressure and diameter able pressure an Bale diameter 36 inch to 68 inch ( 0.90 m - 1.80 m ) 36 inch to 68 inch ( 0.90 m - 1.80 m ) 36 inch to 60 inc Bale width 48 inch ( 1.20 m ) 48 inch ( 1.20 m ) 48 inch ( 1.20 m Additional belt drive Control terminal CLAAS Medium Terminal CLAAS Medium Terminal CLAAS Medium Twin twine tying automatic start of tying, automatic start of tying, automatic start o adjustable adjustable Infinitely adjustab 10 turn settings 10 turn settings 10 turn settings Net wrapping automatic start of tying, automatic start of tying, automatic start o adjustable adjustable adjustable choice of 7 settings choice of 7 settings choice of 7 settin Flax kit Tires 15.0/55-17 10 PR (series) 15.0/55-17 10 PR (series) 15.0/55-17 10 P 19.0/45-17 10 PR (as desired) 19.0/45-17 10 PR (as desired) 19.0/45-17 10 P Pickup feeler wheels 16/6.50-8 4 PR 16/6.50-8 4 PR 16/6.50-8 4 PR Tractor hydraulics single-acting valve single-acting valve single-acting val for pickup lift for pickup lift for pickup lift double-acting double-acting double-acting valve for valve for valve for tailgate cylinders tailgate cylinders tailgate cylinders Length with bale ramp 15.3 ft ( 4.68 m ) 15.3 ft ( 4.68 m ) 15.3 ft ( 4.68 m Width with 15.0/55-17 tyres 8.2 ft ( 2.49 m ) 8.2 ft ( 2.49 m ) 8.2 ft ( 2.49 m ) Width with 19.0/45-17 tyres 8.73 ft ( 2.66 m ) 8.73 ft ( 2.66 m ) 8.73 ft ( 2.66 m Height 118-120 inch ( 2.99-3.03 m ) 118-120 inch ( 2.99-3.03 m ) 9.15-9.3 ft ( 2. Options Roller crop press, ISOBUS cable, comfort net or twine tying, flax kit Standard Optional
VARIANT 360 RC 540 rpm or 1000 rpm Standard Standard sal drive shaft wide angle universal drive shaft echanism and shear pin / with freewheel mechanism and shear pin / clutch cam-type cut-out clutch ) 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) hydraulic kup feeler wheels 2 suspended pickup feeler wheels forced feed tor with chopping rotor (14 knives) ng of variable, consisting of ndless belts, 4 high-strength endless belts, with adjust- soft-core device with adjustd diameter able pressure and diameter h ( 0.90 m - 1.55 m ) 36 inch to 60 inch ( 0.90 m - 1.55 m ) ) 48 inch ( 1.20 m ) Terminal CLAAS Medium Terminal f tying, automatic start of tying, le adjustable 10 turn settings f tying, automatic start of tying, adjustable gs choice of 7 settings R (series) 15.0/55-17 10 PR (series) R (as desired) 19.0/45-17 10 PR (as desired) 16/6.50-8 4 PR ve single-acting valve for pickup lift double-acting valve for tailgate cylinders ) 15.3 ft ( 4.68 m ) 8.2 ft ( 2.49 m ) ) 8.73 ft ( 2.66 m ) 79-2.83 m ) 9.15-9.3 ft ( 2.79-2.83 m ) CLAAS continually strives to adapt its products to meet practical requirements. Thus, all products are subject to changes. All descriptions and specifications in this brochure should be considered as approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specifications. This brochure is designed for worldwide use. Please refer to your nearest CLAAS dealer and their price list for local specification details. Some protective panels may have been removed for photographic purposes in order to present the function clearly. Never remove these protective panels yourself, to avoid any risk of danger. In this respect, please refer to the relevant instructions in the operator's manual. VARIANT Specifications
There is simply more put into it. The round baler for straw, hay, silage and more Bale diameter infinitely adjustable High-performance pickup with 83 inch ( 2.10 m ) working width Roller crop press for accelerated crop flow ROTO CUT with forced bale start Bale density control system with active hydraulics Four heavy-duty endless baling belts Belt speeds from 9.8 ft/s ( 3.0 m/s ) Soft core device with diameter and pressure setting New, user-friendly terminal - CLAAS Medium Terminal Tying in record time Automatic comfort tying for ideal amount of net to fit any bale size Extremely maintenance friendly FIRST CLAAS SERVICE round the clock
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